Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SW swell with 295 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s talk about Broad Cove. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of disappointing, flat stretches, but there’s a couple of windows that will get the stoke going.
The forecast kicks off with a long, grim run. From Friday, July 10th, right through to Thursday, July 16th, the surf is basically a write-off. We’re talking about weak, messy energy, with the combined swell energy barely cracking 115 (moderate) at best, and mostly sitting in the weak 30-60 range. The morning of the 14th sees a pulse of 5ft at 6 seconds, but that’s a short, cross-choppy mess. The water temperature is sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the sting is off the air.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday, July 17th. The morning brings a 4ft SSW swell, but it’s still pretty ordinary. The standout, however, is shaping up for Saturday, July 18th. The afternoon at Broad Cove is your best bet within this window. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SSW with a period of 9 seconds, combining for a very strong 516 energy. The wind goes offshore from the NW, promising clean, lined-up waves. It’s a point break, so it handles that longer-period groundswell better than a beach break, and it’s fairly consistent. The downside is it’s often crowded, so expect company.
After that, things get average again. The morning of Wednesday, July 22nd looks promising with a 4ft SSE swell and offshore NNW wind, but the wind is a moderate breeze, so it’s not glassy. The afternoon is better, with a 5ft ESE swell and glassy conditions. That’s a solid option.
Looking further out, the Saturday, July 25th forecast shows a 6ft S swell, but with a 9-second period and cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a bit lumpy. That’s expert territory with the size, and the conditions are only marginal. The overall energy is very strong (565), but it’s not the cleanest ride.
So, bottom line: the best surf on offer is the afternoon of Saturday, July 18th. Clean, 5ft SSW swell, offshore wind, and a solid point break. It’s the one to circle on the calendar. The rest of the time, you’re mostly waiting for a better day.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
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 kJ | 86 | 50 | 34 | 20 | 20 | 31 | 27 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 191 | 123 | 88 | 151 | 193 | 85 | 33 | 49 | 61 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:13PM1.71m | 5:59AM1.42m | 6:15PM1.78m | 7:03AM1.48m | 7:15PM1.84m | 8:03AM1.55m | 8:12PM1.90m | 8:58AM1.62m | 9:07PM1.92m | 9:52AM1.68m | 10:00PM1.90m | 10:43AM1.71m | 10:51PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:46AM0.40m | 11:51PM0.24m | 11:51AM0.37m | 00:52AM0.15m | 12:54PM0.32m | 1:51AM0.06m | 1:54PM0.27m | 2:45AM-0.00m | 2:52PM0.23m | 3:37AM-0.04m | 3:47PM0.20m | 4:27AM-0.04m | 4:41PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSE 15 |
| kJ | 86 | 48 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 31 | 27 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 151 | 193 | 85 | 33 | 49 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | SE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SSW 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SE 15 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | 17 | 34 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 33 | 24 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | E 7 | — | S 18 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 17 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NNE 3 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 16 | 50 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 11 | 21 | 191 | 123 | 88 | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 61 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 422 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 27 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 719 | 1323 | 523 | 1108 | 1485 | 422 | 1368 | 647 | 650 | 2229 | 2229 | 890 | 568 |
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The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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